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A S Motorsport Limited
United Kingdom
Manufactures of the ASM DBR1 & DBR2 reproductions of the 1959 Aston Martin Le Mans winning legend.
ACME Car Company
United States
Makers of classic VW-based Kit Car Dune Buggies are also builders and retailers of other VW-based kit cars.
AERO 3S
Canada
AERO 3S makes body packages for the T-Rex Trike, if you are looking for different, this is it.
Aldino Car Company
United States
Aldino offers a Ferrari-inspired kit car based on the 1984-1988 Pontiac Fiero.
Allard Motor Works
Canada
Allard Motor Works offers a modern handcrafted version of the classic British roadster that is so accurate it is accepted by the Allard Owner Club.
AlloyCars
United States
Offering an aluminum-bodied version of the classic Porsche Spyder and custom metalwork and restoration.
Alternative Cars
United Kingdom
The producer of the original Midas Car brand, Alternative still produces a number of kit cars based on the classic Mini Cooper, Rover, and MG cars.
Alternative Cars International
New Zealand
MX5-based replica of the classic MG TG Sports car.
American Gasser
United States
Replica of classic Willys Gasser and Pro Street Cars offering kits to complete turnkey cars.
American Speed Company
United States
Makers of all steel hot rod bodies based on the 1933 Ford Roadster.
American Street Rods
United States
Manufactures fiberglass bodies of 1932 and 1937 Ford Roadsters & Coupes, and 1941 Willys Coupe.
Antique and Collectible Autos
United States
Makers of kits of classic American cars including the 32 Ford, 41 Willys, 35 Chevrolet Coupe, 33 Ford Coupe, 49/50 Mercury, 34 Ford Coupe, 41 Willys Pickup, 37 Ford Convertible, 57 Corvette, Shelby Cobra, 35 and 33 Willys.
ARMA Automotive
Canada
Makers of Arma 1 1 a two-seat mid-engine sports car that uses a custom tube chassis and fiberglass body. The prototype is powered by a Chevrolet LS small block and six-speed Porsche Transaxle, however, the Arma 1 1 can accommodate a number of different powertrains.
Autotune Limited
United Kingdom
Manufacturer of classic Jaguar, Elva, and Mclaren replica cars including vintage Can-Am racers. In addition to the reproduction car, Autotune offers full-service vintage race support and restoration of historic racing cars.
B Rod or Custom
United States
Manufacturer of officially licensed 1963-1967 Chevrolet Corvette replacement bodies as well as a fiberglass hot rod kit car known as the Tomcat.
Backdraft Racing
United States
Makers of the RT4 and RT8 Cobra Replica cars Backdraft Racing has a handy configurator that allows you to build out your kit online, all cars are turnkey minus the drivetrain.
Burton Car Company
The Netherlands
Since 1978 Burton Car Company has been producing unique sporting cars like the Citrone 2CV-based BV. They offer several versions of the kit as well as turnkey and reconditioned second-hand Burtons on the company site.
Cheetah Continuation Collectible Distributors
United States
The only licensed manufacturer of the Bill Thomas Cheetah sold as a continuation car, not a replica these are built as authentic to the originals as possible.
California Custom Roadsters
United States
CCR offers complete kits to build the classic T-Bucket Roadster. Since each hot rod is different they don’t have a complete kit, but they do have everything you need to build a roadster from scratch.
CalSpyder by Renucci
United States
Makers of the Ferrari-inspired turnkey CalSpyder, powered by a Ford or Chevrolet V8 or a Jaguar V12. Built on an in-house tube chassis with a fiberglass body.
Chattanooga Rod Design
United States
Retro conversion kits to give the C5 Corvette a classic style based on the 1967 Corvette.
Cradley Motor Works
United Kingdom
The maker of the Lomax 223, 224, and Supertourer 2CV-based three and four-wheel sports cars, the company does still offer complete kit cars; however, expect it to take a while. The company is the part-time retirement project.
CY Productions
DAX
DDR Motorsport
United States
DDR manufactures built it yourself supercar inspired kits based on donor cars like the C5 Corvette, Chevrolet Impala, or Toyota MR2. Kits are affordable and offer exotic styling.
DF Kit Car
United States
Makers of build-it-yourself exoskeleton style sports and off-road Goblin. Complete kits arrive ready for donor Chevrolet Cobalt or Pontiac G5 drivetrain to be installed. They offer a number of kit options for both automatic and manual as well as performance upgrades.
DJC Sportscars
United Kingdom
Offering the V-Storm WR3 Sports Car, an exoskeleton sports racer powered by a Subaru Turbo flat-four engine, the WR3 is sure to thrill, and you can still take two friends along.
Dakar Cars Limited
Dio Tipo
Dove Racing
Easy Rods
Factory Five
Fastcraft
Furore Cars
Gardner Douglas
Gordon
Hillbank Motor Corporation
Hurricane Motorsports
JPS Motorsports
Kirkham Motorsports
Quick Facts: Complete List of Kit Car Manufacturers
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Purpose of article: A comprehensive list of active kit car manufacturers and builders that offer complete kits for home assembly or turnkey cars.
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Coverage: Includes companies from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Europe.
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Kit car types: Classic replicas (e.g., ASM DBR1, Cobra variants), dune buggies, retro roadsters, off-road kits, sports prototypes, and custom builds.
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Example manufacturers listed: Factory Five (USA), Backdraft Racing (USA), Burton Car Company (Netherlands), ASM Motorsport (UK), Autotune Limited (UK), Cradley Motor Works (UK), Dakar Cars Limited (UK), and more.
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Geographical diversity: Many small specialist builders from multiple countries, from mainstream replicas to niche custom projects.
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How to contribute: Readers are invited to contact the editorial team to add missing manufacturers.
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Page popularity: Over one million views, indicating strong community interest and repeat reference value.
FAQ
What is a kit car manufacturer?
A kit car manufacturer produces vehicles or kits that enthusiasts can assemble themselves or purchase partly built, often replicating classic or exotic cars.
Does this list include global companies?
Yes, the list includes kit car manufacturers from multiple countries, such as the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, and others.
What kinds of kit cars are featured?
The article covers a wide range of kit cars, including classic replicas (e.g., Cobra, DBR1), dune buggies, retro and neo-classic designs, exoskeleton sports cars, and specialized custom builds.
Can I build these cars at home?
Yes, many of the manufacturers listed provide components and instructions for home assembly. Some also offer turnkey or nearly complete cars.
Can I suggest a manufacturer that’s missing?
Yes, the post invites readers to email the editorial team with additional manufacturers to add to the list.
Are the listed companies still active?
The article focuses on manufacturers believed to still be active and offering kits at the time of publication.
I have recently acquired a Classic Roadster ltd. model Baron that i am trying to locate a paper trail of the original builder to establish registration. Can you help? Maybe a registry?
Do yourself a big favor, buy a real car, kits cars are worthless.
A comment from someone who probably has a problem with a jigsaw puzzzle with more than 25 pcs. And yes, I HAVE built several kit cars,starting in the early 60’s when you had to cut out the window openings and make everything else !
In the “old days” junkyard hunting was a requirement. NOW, all you really need is a charge card r a checkbook, as most manufactuers can & do supply everything needed, except talent. And that can also be hired !
This piece doesn’t just inform; it makes me want to build a kit car
Thanks for sharing, but I feel like there are new brands that you are missing.
Looking for a winter project… so many options!
So many of the kits I like aren’t sold in the USA and the ones in the UK don’t event reply to emails asking about shipping costs to the US. Like do I need to get a few guys together and fill a container or do they offer a turn key package so it can be a “roll on roll off” situation?
You are missing soem great kit car companies form your list, like RCR, Superlite and Ultima Sports Cars
Purchased a 1936 Mercedes Benz kit car to be re-done. Having problems getting some parts missing.
Do you know the manufacturer of your kit?